Obituaries
William Luther King, Jr.
William L. King, Jr. (Luke), 98 of Sunset Beach, NC, died January 10, 2026. Luke was born in Durham, NC, on November 10, 1927, son of the late William Luther King and Oma Ivey King. […]
Year: 2026
Brunswick County
Brunswick County Opens Voting Machine Testing to the Public
BOLIVIA, NC — The Brunswick County Board of Elections has begun its logic and accuracy testing ahead of the upcoming primary election. The testing is conducted before every election to ensure that ballots, scanners, and all […]
Health News
434 Measles Cases in South Carolina; 3 Cases in NC
The measles outbreak in South Carolina continues to expand, with state health officials reporting 124 new cases since Friday, bringing the total tied to the Upstate outbreak to 434. According to the South Carolina […]
Entertainment
CRITICS CORNER: Silicon Valley: A Hilarious and Astute Deconstruction of the Tech World (9.5/10)
“Silicon Valley” isn’t just a comedy; it’s a near-perfect dissection of the absurdity, ambition, and utter chaos that defines the modern tech industry. For six seasons, Mike Judge and his team delivered a show that […]
Columbus County
South Columbus Brings Back Jake Fonvielle as Head Football Coach
South Columbus High School has turned to a familiar name to guide its football program, announcing that Jake Fonvielle will return as the Stallions’ head coach. Fonvielle, a South Columbus graduate, previously led the Stallions […]
Columbus County
Charlotte Man Found Asleep in Stranger’s SUV Faces Multiple Charges
A Charlotte man is facing a series of charges after Columbus County deputies say he broke into a detached garage and was found sleeping inside a vehicle early Sunday morning. According to the Columbus County […]
Brunswick County
Today’s Carolina Weather Watch Regional Update for Wednesday January 14, 2026
Welcome to the Regional Carolina Weather Watch Update for Wednesday, January 14, 2026 If you like very cold January weather, I have some good news for you! If you like a winter wonderland of snow, […]
Brunswick County
Brunswick County Issues Freeze Warning; Residents Urged to Protect Water Systems Ahead of Jan. 15–17 Cold Snap
Brunswick County, N.C. — Brunswick County Public Utilities has issued a freeze warning for all water customers as forecasters predict a stretch of severe winter weather from January 15–17, 2026. Officials are urging residents to […]
Columbus County
Five Arrested After Gunfire Report Draws Deputies to Chadbourn Home
Five people are facing charges after a shots-fired call led deputies to a chaotic scene on Godwin Trail Saturday evening. According to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to 110 Godwin Trail around 5 […]
Obituaries
Hilda Jane Skipper Williamson
Hilda Jane Skipper Williamson, 80, of North Myrtle Beach, passed away at her residence on Monday, January 12, 2026. Hilda was born on August 28, 1945, daughter of the late Mr. Shirley Sherman Skipper and […]